Alnylam's Fitusiran Could Provide Comprehensive Hemophilia Therapy Option
Executive Summary
Fitusiran's mechanism of reducing antithrombin levels could apply to all hemophilia patients, as well as those with other rare bleeding disorders. Reducing antithrombin increases thrombin levels and helps to increase normal clotting.
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